An educational program about leadership, called Habitudes, is under consideration by LaSalle High School as a way to quell bullying by building student character. A new banner in the school lobby, purchased by a staff member, proclaims the school’s stance against bullying. Instilling values outside of school, administrators say, is also important to deter bullying in the St. Ignace school […]
Brevort Twp. Open House Oct. 1; Meeting Time Changed; Christensen Rd. Work Done
Brevort Township meetings will now take place at 6 p.m., not 7 p.m., at the Brevort Township Community Center, decided the township board Monday, September 10. Township Supervisor Edward Serwach told The St. Ignace News the earlier time will be more convenient for residents. The board also set the open house for the new township community center Monday, October 1, […]
St. Ignace City Council Pay Reported
St. Ignace City Council members received $1,110 in compensation for the month of July. The mayor receives $70 to attend council meetings and $60 to attend committee meetings or represent the city at events. Councilmen receive $60 to attend council meetings and $50 to attend committee meetings. They were paid the following amounts: Mayor Paul Grondin, $260: Council, July 2, […]
City Council Meeting Canceled Owing To Lack of Quorum
The regular meeting of the Mackinac Island City Council was canceled when the city council could not form a quorum Wednesday, September 19. Four council members were not present. Council members Anneke Myers and Armin Porter were present for the regular meeting, along with Mayor Margaret Doud. The only action taken during the meeting was to pay all due bills […]
Michigan Politics
Hyped Claim on U.S. Senate TrailFormer nine-term U.S. Representative Pete Hoekstra of Holland, the GOP challenger of two-term Senator Debbie Stabenow, became one of the best members of Congress. He was strong on labor and security issues, and had a bipartisan bent as savvy chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. I use “best” to emphasize he is a credible Senate candidate and to underscore the […]